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INEC registers Democratic Leadership Alliance, National Democratic Congress
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Total number of registered political parties rises to 21
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One party meets requirements, other registered by court order
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has registered two new political parties, increasing the total number of political parties in Nigeria to 21.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this on Thursday during the commission’s first quarterly meeting with leaders of political parties.
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The newly registered parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Prof. Amupitan disclosed that while the Democratic Leadership Alliance satisfied all constitutional and regulatory requirements for party registration, the National Democratic Congress was registered in compliance with a judgement of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja.
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He explained that the commission was legally bound to obey the court ruling, leading to the registration of the NDC despite it not fully meeting the usual registration conditions.
The INEC chairman added that certificates of registration would be formally issued to the two political parties.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring a transparent and inclusive democratic process in Nigeria.